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LETTER | Natural sites offer the greatest potential for tourism

LETTER | Natural sites offer the greatest potential for tourism

Climate change and over-development, unfortunately, are destroying many of them.

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More than 10 permanent forest reserves in Johor have been explored illegally

More than 10 permanent forest reserves in Johor have been explored illegally

This has been done by the Orang Asli and irresponsible parties.

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After RimbaWatch's alarm, forester institute calls for action

After RimbaWatch's alarm, forester institute calls for action

Irim wants govt to devise forest conservation strategy.

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'Govt's forestry practice goes against international promises'

'Govt's forestry practice goes against international promises'

Authorities' blanket denial didn’t address several key issues, RimbaWatch claims.

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Forestry Dept disputes watchdog's report on forest conservation

Forestry Dept disputes watchdog's report on forest conservation

RimbaWatch uses different definitions to produce its report, it says.

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Deforestation: S'wak indigenous communities turn to King Charles

Deforestation: S'wak indigenous communities turn to King Charles

Letter on deforestation in Upper Baram Forest Area submitted to Buckingham Palace.

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COMMENT | The need for better protection of Malaysia’s forests

COMMENT | The need for better protection of Malaysia’s forests

Effective legislation is key to guarding against illegal logging.

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Sarawak to inject RM2.3m into forest landscape restoration next year

Sarawak to inject RM2.3m into forest landscape restoration next year

To restore ecological integrity of degraded forest landscapes - Abang Johari.

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LETTER | The misalignment of interest in RTMPAJ2035

LETTER | The misalignment of interest in RTMPAJ2035

Ampang forest - once gone, it cannot be replaced.

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Landslide risk: Warning systems to be installed at 20 forest parks

Landslide risk: Warning systems to be installed at 20 forest parks

First eight systems will cost RM3.2 million - Forestry Dept.

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Report links Johor royals to suspicious forest clearing

Report links Johor royals to suspicious forest clearing

Displaced elephants are causing problems for humans.

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LETTER | Life on land: Why does it matter in M’sia?

LETTER | Life on land: Why does it matter in M’sia?

Well-managed protected areas promote healthy ecosystems.

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Rimba Disclosure: Forested area the size of Putrajaya put on sale

Rimba Disclosure: Forested area the size of Putrajaya put on sale

Gold mining in Kelantan, logging in Kedah, group reports.

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Deported scientist behind stunning video on dwindling Papuan forests

Deported scientist behind stunning video on dwindling Papuan forests

While documenting the impact of forest fires, he ran afoul of authorities.

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More than meet the eye in forest plantation moratorium - Husam

More than meet the eye in forest plantation moratorium - Husam

He questioned if licensing would proceed despite the moratorium.

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Takiyuddin: No new forest plantation licence issued

Takiyuddin: No new forest plantation licence issued

He says no state has reported exceeding the Annual Felling Ration.

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Logging cuts water source for Kuala Krai folk, MP says licence nixed

Logging cuts water source for Kuala Krai folk, MP says licence nixed

Logging is affecting forest catchment ponds supplying water to 7k residents.

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Rights group: Disclose 200-year deal to monetise Sabah’s tropical forest

Rights group: Disclose 200-year deal to monetise Sabah’s tropical forest

The lack of transparency was 'simply outrageous'.

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Pahang revokes approval after 33 companies failed to replant forest

Pahang revokes approval after 33 companies failed to replant forest

About 28 percent of the 100,000 hectares forest has been replanted.

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COMMENT | Will Selangor Harapan save a precious forest?

COMMENT | Will Selangor Harapan save a precious forest?

A small forest in Shah Alam needs saving.

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MB: Kuala Langat Forest Reserve will be re-gazetted before Hari Raya

MB: Kuala Langat Forest Reserve will be re-gazetted before Hari Raya

Of the area, 3pct will be allocated for the Orang Asli, Amirudin adds.

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Online sale of forested land not gazetted as permanent reserve - S'gor forestry

Online sale of forested land not gazetted as permanent reserve - S'gor forestry

This is after Rimba Disclosure Project identified the land for sale.

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Mining Kenderong forest: Perak MB says licensees still need approval

Mining Kenderong forest: Perak MB says licensees still need approval

NGO claims permanent reserve excised for proposed logging and tin-mining project.

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In fight for Shah Alam forest, can activists replicate a win?

In fight for Shah Alam forest, can activists replicate a win?

Community conservationists work to save Shah Alam forest from development.

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